Daibutsu Hiking Trail - Kita-Kamakura, Kuzuharaoka-jinja - Part 5

The next stop on our way to the Daibutsu was Kuzuharaoka-jinja (there's more information in English here). This small shrine dedicated to Toshimoto Hino was founded in 1887 by Emperor Meiji. There is Daikokuten statue here that is popular among women who want a good marriage partner. I didn't find the statue (I wasn't looking for it) but I did find the matchmaking stones that are tied together. There is also a Masaruishi stone on prominent display at the entrance to the shrine. According to the sign, "Throw a dish at the rock to be rid of all malign influences in life..." There's a one-hundred yen donation for a small plate that you can throw at the rock.

Nikon D600 with Nikon 16-35mm f/4G ED VR II AF-S IF SWM @ 35 mm, f5.6, ISO 100, 1/320 sec.

Nikon D600 with Nikon 16-35mm f/4G ED VR II AF-S IF SWM @ 17 mm, f5.6, ISO 100, 1/80 sec.

Nikon D600 with Nikon 16-35mm f/4G ED VR II AF-S IF SWM @ 16 mm, f5.6, ISO 100, 1/500 sec.